Most of the time in Germany, people don’t consider me a migrant. Some will even complain about migrants in front of me. Is there a hierarchy of “good migrants”and why would some rather label me an expat?
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Germany: Memory and Memorials
When discussions turn to how nations remember and the role of public spaces in national memory, I can’t help but think about Germany. How does Germany confront the past and what might other nations learn from it?
Bavarian Elections 2018 at a Glance
Bavaria goes to the polls on Sunday, but what does it all mean?
Fuck Trump, Fuck the Far-Right and Fuck You If You Think It's OK
I think the title says it all.
Carnival in the Land of the Humourless
Germans are humourless, everyone knows that. So how do we explain the carnival season in Germany and why are they so worried about what is and isn't funny?
Let's Panic: Germany's Political "Crisis"
Germany is working through some issues, so why is English language media so panicked?
What Now For Germany?
With the German election at an end, we look at what is next for Germany's three largest parties.
Not All British Exports are Good
There are many things Britain does well, but is it better to make sure some things stay where they are?
Germany and the Love of Privacy
Germany values privacy, regardless of the cost. Will this change and why is it a problem for office small talk?
What The Fugger Is Going On With Social Housing?
Germany has a history of successful social housing, so why is it failing now?
The Bright Light of Leitkultur
The question of what a country stands for on the global stage preoccupies the global political debate, but can a country truly define it's own culture in only ten points? If it can, what does it mean for everyone else?
German Angst & The Charge of the Brexit Brigade
German angst is a common complaint, with Germans worrying about what the future holds. The UK is pessimistic too, but in comparison are the British too optimistic and how will that impact the beginning of Brexit?
Bad Week for UKIP, Worse Week for AfD
A case of schadenfreude is perhaps the best way to get over a bad week.
Who would want to be President?
Germany has a new President, but should we be worried that he has never been on reality TV?
Germany and the UK: Weaponising History
Politicians in Germany and the UK use history as a blunt instrument to gain votes and bludgeon their opponents, but are we really susceptible to bad history?
Confusion Politics: Trump, Merkel and the EU
Donald Trump may at first appear to be incoherent, but is this simply a new strategy of intentional confusion?
Is Germany Immune to Fake News?
We live in strange times. Fake news and the post fact world dominate our collective conscious. Is Germany immune or will it have an impact on the 2017 election race?
Burqas, bans and WWII
Angela Merkel has apparently thrown her support behind the so called burqa ban, but does this really mean Germany is heading backwards?
Germany, I hope you are paying attention
Well, it happened, but can Germany learn from Brexit and Trump's election? For all our sakes I hope so.
Brothers in Alms
Is it better to help or to win? Do politicians really care? A class of German students try and answer these questions.